The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-20
RUSSIA AND GERMANY.

Bismarck Names the Terms On which the
Gar Can Secure Germany's Friendship.
lCoyFehted by the New York Associated PressI
BERLIN, Nov. 19-Thoueh nothing has been
officially announced in regard to Prince Biz
marck's long interview with the Gar it lie an
open secret in diplomatic circles that Prince Bis
marck energetically urged the Gear to assist in
putting an end to Russias economic war with
Germany. Count Schouvalof. the Russian en-
bassador, had prepared the Gear for Prince Bis
marck's line of argument. at the same time sup
porting the policy of Cancellation by advising
acquiescence in the Chancellor's suggestions As
these directly hostile to NJ. de Giers,
the Gar countermanded the arrange
ments for the presence of NJ. de Giers. II
Prince Bismarck hast succeeded in impressinG
the Car with The fact that the incessant at
tacks on German commerce and the persecu-
tons of German traders in Russia must be
stopped before there be renewal of the
entente codiale between the two countries, the
return of the Gear to st. Petersburg will be
signalized by a reconstruction of the Ministry.
Prince Bismarck is understood to have spoken
earnestly and frankly with the Gar, not minc-
ing matters, but stating plainly what personal
Nstacles existed within the Russian govern
It and operated against the restor alton of
.icable relations. If the conditions imposed
by Prince Bismarck be fulfilled. Finance Minis
ter Vshnigradski, who was fervent follower
and friend of III. Katkoff, will be dismissed:
Count Tolstoi will be compelled to give
up the ministry of tue interior aud n. Pobsid-
onostzef, procurator of the synod and intimate
adviser of the Gar, will have to cease his open
hostility to Germany and his destinations
couragement of French revanchists 81 De
Giers is less dangerous to the Bismarckiau
policy than are these three The Car is also
ready to throw over NJ. De Giers. He is dis
pleased with the impotence of his Prime Minis
tar in vi ia IL
ure to check the central European alliance. In
conversation while at Fredersborg. the Gar
freely expressed the opinion that NJ De Giers
WAS getting too old and wants q rest. Prince
Bismarck would gain the whole diplomatic
battle if Count Scbouvaloff should succeed III.
De Giers, but official forecast makes NJ. Nell
the Cars choice. and indicates that Count
Schouvalof~ will be transferred to Turkey,
take by Baron Mohrenheim. Whatever
rapprochement between Russia and Germany is
effected, it will remain without influence on
Russia's objections toward the triple alliance.
An inspired article in the Pesther Lloyd declares
that Russia cannot join the triple alliance
which agreement remains interchangeable till
its expiration In 1891. ANY OF the powers
effect a rapprochement with it. but mono can
modify its original character. Official circles in
Berlin do not seem sanguine that the Gear will
be able to sweep the Germanophobists from his
Ministry at once. Public and official hatred in
Russia against the Germans is SO intense thai
even the autocrat must 90 softly in modifying
marked change, the existing strained relations
will result ere long ir open rupture The
Cologne Gazette concludes q bitter anti-Russiau
article follows 1.-THE Russians may rest
eured that 40 further attempt will be made to
draw Russia to Germanys side. The policy OF
Germany will benceforth be devoted to strength
ening her relations with powers upon whom she
can rely with certainty"
The North German Gazette tonight .denies
that Prince Bismarck regards the dismissal of
Finance Minister Vischnigradski and the parti-
sans of the reyanche movement as indispensable
conditions of the renewal Of friendly relations
The pa per denies. Also that the internal arrange
ments OF Russia can become subject to an
understanding between Russia and Germany or
Austria; bat these denals are taken as designed
to soothe Russian jealousies, which are certain
to be aroused a furious pitch if the people be-
come con WINGED that the Gar has reformed the
government in consequence OF the promptings Of
Prince Bismarck
The Cologne Gazette gives promine nee to q
statement which. 1t is asserted, is authorized.
that large bodies OF Russian troops, with field
guns aud immense quantities of munitions are
arriving on the German frontier between Rowno
and Winntza- The increase in railway traffic
for military service is great that it has caused
the suspension of the ordinary traffic on the
Kieff and Kovno line for several days.
The Moscow Gazette does not ceaseits attacks
on the alliance The latest article declares thai
ths soealled "League of Peace has really an
aggressive eharaeter. All indications porteae